Vehicle Radiation Scanner Balance Using a Movable Accelerator Cabin
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle-mounted radiation inspection systems face issues with balance and flexibility due to the need for counterweights, which increase weight and cost, and hinder rapid deployment and site changes.
Innovation Solution
The system balances the weight of the scanning device using the accelerator cabin's own weight, forming a frame-type scanning structure that maintains balance through torque equilibrium, eliminating the need for additional counterweights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a counterweight is arranged on the vehicle to balance the scanning device, then the balance of the vehicle-mounted radiation inspection system is maintained, but the weight and cost of the system increase, and the flexibility is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The accelerator cabin is merged with the counterweight function. By positioning the accelerator cabin on the opposite side of the vehicle body from the scanning device, its weight naturally counterbalances the scanning device's weight, eliminating the need for separate counterweights. This is achieved through the torque equilibrium: the scanning device generates a first torque on the vehicle body, and the accelerator cabin generates a second torque that balances it.
Solution Approach 2:
The accelerator cabin serves dual functions: (1) housing the accelerator for radiation generation, and (2) acting as a counterweight to balance the scanning device. This multi-functionality reduces the overall system weight and component count while maintaining balance stability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a counterweight is arranged on the vehicle to balance the scanning device, then the balance of the vehicle-mounted radiation inspection system is maintained, but the cost of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accelerator cabin is merged with the counterweight function. By positioning the accelerator cabin on the opposite side of the vehicle body from the scanning device, its weight naturally counterbalances the scanning device's weight, eliminating the need for separate counterweights. This is achieved through the torque equilibrium: the scanning device generates a first torque on the vehicle body, and the accelerator cabin generates a second torque that balances it.
Solution Approach 2:
The accelerator cabin serves dual functions: (1) housing the accelerator for radiation generation, and (2) acting as a counterweight to balance the scanning device. This multi-functionality reduces the overall system weight and component count while maintaining balance stability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a counterweight is arranged on the vehicle to balance the scanning device, then the balance of the vehicle-mounted radiation inspection system is maintained, but the flexibility for rapid changing site is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The accelerator cabin is designed to be movable relative to the vehicle body, capable of switching between a first position (when the scanning device is folded) and a second position (when the scanning device is unfolded). This dynamic positioning allows the system to maintain balance in different operational states while preserving the vehicle's mobility and flexibility for rapid deployment to different sites.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures balance and flexibility, allowing for rapid deployment and adaptable scanning without additional weight or cost, enhancing detection accuracy and safety.
Implementation Method 1
the accelerator can generate rays during the process. The rays pass through the container or vehicle to be detected
Implementation Method 2
the position of the accelerator cabin is switched to the counterweight position to generate the predetermined torque by own weight
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AI summary
A vehicle-mounted radiation inspection system is provided, including: a vehicle including a vehicle body, wherein the vehicle body has a first side and a second side, which are opposite to each other; a scanning device including a connection end, wherein the scanning device is connected to the vehicle body through the connection end and has a folded state and an unfolded state, the scanning device is configured to be stored on the vehicle body in the folded state and extend out from the first side in the unfolded state; and an accelerator cabin connected to the vehicle body, wherein the accelerator cabin at least has a retraction position and a counterweight position, the accelerator cabin is configured to be stored on the vehicle body at the retraction position, and at least a part of the accelerator cabin is configured to be located on the second side at the counterweight position to maintain the balance of the vehicle-mounted radiation inspection system. According to the vehicle-mounted radiation inspection system of the present disclosure, when the scanning device is in the unfolded state, the accelerator cabin balances the weight of the scanning device by own weight, thereby ensuring the balance of the vehicle-mounted radiation inspection system.